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A shooter at Abundant Life Christian School killed 14-year old Rubi Patricia Vergara on December 16, 2024 in Madison Wisconsin. Vergara was an avid Lifest attendee and reader. She loved art, singing and playing keyboard in the family worship band. An “Extend the Impact” concert will be dedicated in her memory this Friday at Lifest in Oshkosh.
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Story of hope at a boat landing

NEW LONDON – International speaker and author Bob Lenz grew up fishing the waters of the Wolf River and upriver lakes Poygan, Butte des Morts and Winneconne. Most people know him now for his …
David J. Volm. Photo courtesy of Portage County.

Q-Tip eater arrested for drug gear

STEVENS POINT — David J. Volm, 31, is facing three charges that include Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting or Obstructing an Officer, and Bail Jumping. According to police reports, on …

Green light for goats

WAUPACA – One cannot use a grazing cow as a lawnmower within the city limits of Waupaca and this is what the members of the city plan commission pondered as they reviewed a proposal at their …

Siegel Studio opens on Church Street

Siegel Studio has moved locations. It’s across from Rookie’s Sports Pub on Church Street.
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STEVENS POINT - Siegel Studio, Stevens Point’s all-in-one destination for tattoos, henna, fine jewelry, pressed florals, and more, has moved locations to Church Street across from …

Possible bridge for Newton Blackmour Trail

NEW LONDON – The New London Parks & Recreation Committee has recommended that the New London Common Council approve a 30% design and engineering proposal with Ayres Associates to look into …

Leadership change at Farmers State Bank

There will be a new president at Farmers State Bank taking over next year, with Dick Phillipsen (left) taking on the new role and Laine Lazers, the current president, transitioning into retirement.
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WAUPACA – Long-time Farmers State Bank president, Laine Lazers, will be retiring at the end of the year, with the new bank president Dick Phillipsen to take over at the start of the year. …
Kyle Thomas Elkins. Photo courtesy of Portage County.

Pizza Hut predator

PLOVER – A Marshfield man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he exposed himself to and sexually assaulted at least two teenagers on separate occasions. Kyle Elkins, 29, is being …

Brady notification not necessary

WAUPACA – Outagamie County Assistant District Attorney Joshua A. Dryak submitted a document titled, “Memo regarding Potential Brady Material for Officer Justin Malueg” to Judge …

Made-in-Wega butter wins at state

WEYAUWEGA – Weyauwega Star Dairy won first place honors in both the salted and unsalted butter categories at the 2025 Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest. The butter is made with …
Caed Confections is now open in downtown Stevens Point, located at 1100 Main Street #180.
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Downtown’s new sweet spot

STEVENS POINT - Caed Confections chocolate shop has moved to a new storefront location next to Mission Coffee House in downtown Stevens Point and making Main Street a sweeter place. Presley Rhode, …
Local opinions

Coming Full Circle: From Camp 2 to Family Legacy

Dear Reader, Some stories take decades to complete themselves. Ours began over a century ago in the dense forests of northern Wisconsin, where Camp II operated as a bustling lumber operation …

Police and courts
Gunned down in New Hope
TOWN OF NEW HOPE – Portage County Sheriff deputies were dispatched for a welfare check at a home in the Town of New Hope on Sunday evening, July 6. Upon arrival, they found a man shot dead in …
Stevens Point Police Report: July 2
• June 27 – Officers responded to Business Park Drive for a welfare check about two young children left alone in a white Nissan. • June 27 – A physical altercation occurred …
Calling 911
• June 30 – A Fremont woman on Crosswinds Drive reported a mailbox was damaged by a vehicle. • June 30 – A Weyauwega man on Wisconsin Street reported a man near the dam was …
Ryan J. Lambert. Photo courtesy of Portage County.
Serial trespasser arrested
STEVENS POINT — Ryan J. Lambert, 46, is facing a charge of Retail Theft (Intentionally Taking Less Than or Equal to $500) and a charge of Misdemeanor Bail Jumping. According to police reports, …
Helter-skelter driver cited
WEYAUWEGA –It was June 19 and Thursday Night-on-Main was in full swing. Residents were on Main Street in downtown Weyauwega enjoying the community-wide block party: food, music, fun and games. …
Sports

Stevens Point Sixers lose American Legion game

Stevens Point Sixers lost in American Legion play in Wisconsin Rapids against Menomonie Post 32 on June 28. Koy Karaliunas’s sacrifice fly drove in the first run of the game in the opening …

New London gets the win over Seymour in AL play

In American Legion play, the New London Clippers took down Seymour at home on June 27. Ayden Kanaman drove in the first run of the game for New London with a triple off the outfield wall to make …

Iola-Scandinavia’s Ben Beck caps junior season with a state title win

Ben Beck of Iola-Scandinavia achieved the top accomplishment that an athlete in high school sports can pull off as he stood atop the podium for the 2025 Division 3 3200-meter run at La Crosse in his …

Pacelli advances to State Championship

Pacelli advanced to the WIAA State baseball championship game on June 19 after making short work of Edgar in the semi-final on June 17. Pacelli’s bats fell silent in the title game as they …

New London defeats Waupaca in American Legion baseball

New London took down rival Waupaca in American Legion play on the road on June 19th after a home run put away the game. New London’s Cale Admonvich hit a one-run RBI after a double, and an …

Amherst wins blowout against Stratford

Amherst Falcons won a road American Legion game in five innings of play over Stratford on June 19 as they got the victory in a shutout. Gage Glodowski put Amherst on the board first with a hit …

Pacelli softball finishes runner-up at state

Pacelli softball advanced to the Division 4 state title after not allowing a run in the semifinal, they could not generate offense in the championship as they finished runner-up. Pacelli 3 …

Waupaca’s Melissa Lang inducted into Bowling Hall of Fame

Waupaca’s own Melissa Lang was inducted into the Wisconsin United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame for superior performance on June 7. After an illustrious career that includes five …
Business

Grazies Italian Grill closes

STEVENS POINT—Grazies Italian Grill, located on Highway 10, announced their sudden closure on June 24. In a post on their website and Facebook page, the restaurant announced, “We’ve …

Outfitter wins outdoor award

WAUPACA – Adventure Outfitters was named Outdoor Business of the Year at the inaugural Governor’s Outdoor Industry Awards. It is a statewide program started by Travel Wisconsin and the …
Obituaries
McGowan, Lewis
Lewis "Buck" Montgomery McGowan, age 83, of Fremont, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.  Buck was born on June 28, 1942 in Mobile, AL, the son of …
Haug, Richard
Richard J. Haug, o f Scandinavia, age 81, passed away at home with his family by his side on Sunday, July 13, 2025. After a long, adventurous life on Earth with a strong faith in God, he now begins …
Gorell, Nancy
Nancy A. Gorell, age 72, of Weyauwega, was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 10, 2025. She was born in Appleton on October 15, 1952, daughter of the late Harry and Wilma (Schiefelbein) …
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Lemke, Michael
Michael Lemke, age 79, a proud Manawa resident since 1971. Michael passed away June 17, 2025, surrounded by family. Michael wore many hats in his years here: a dedicated math and science …
Mayer, Terrence
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Terrence (Terry) Arthur Mayer, who departed this world with dignity on July 6, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on February 4, 1957, Terry was …

Henrickson, Eugene

Eugene “Buckie” C. Henrickson, age 81, of Clintonville, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday morning July 9, 2025.
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